Prepare against Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez
Spain · World #22,579 classical · FIDE ID 2287587
When preparing against Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 65 games by Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,036 | 2,123 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,042 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 2,019 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 27 | 21 | 17 | 41.5% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 19 | 54.3% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 40.0% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 12 | 80.0% | 70.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez's chess games
All 65 games by Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 27 wins, 21 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Jeronimo Linan Baena | 2,173 | ch-Malaga | A12 |
| Jan 1999 | Emilio Lopez Santos | 2,100 | chT-Malaga Preferente | B07 |
| Jan 1999 | Ricardo Rubio Doblas | 2,090 | chT-Malaga Preferente | E68 |
| Jan 2005 | Pedro Luis Corrales Ibanez | 2,084 | ch-Malaga | B07 |
| Feb 2005 | Carlos Valero Fuertes | 2,076 | ch-Malaga | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 2005 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,266 |
| chT-Malaga Preferente | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,130 |
| 13th Malaga Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-Malaga Region | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,194 |
| Calvia U2000 Open A | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-Mendoza Memorial 5th | 2002 | 4 | 3.5 | – |
| chT-Malaga Final | 2004 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,208 |
| 11th Malaga Open | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez's chess games?
65 games by Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez, from Jul 2005 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez has played.
What does Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez answers 1...g6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez play as White?
As White, Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez played?
Our database contains 65 games by Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 21 draws, 17 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez?
65 games by Juan Jose Cisnero Alvarez reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.